Caste studys Coasts

Question 1

Sri Lanka

where is Sri Lanka Located?

Answer 1

Located to the south of Indian subcontinent.

Is an Island

Question 2

Sri Lanka

Where does the country Live?

Answer 2

In a Coastal Zone

The coast offers tourism which plays a big part in their economy.

Question 3

Sri Lanka

What problems did Sri Lankas coast face ans how was it managed?

Answer 3

Problems:
- Reclamation of Mangroves and Coastal wetlands
- The loss of degradation of Coral reefs
- Damaging impacts of aquaculture.
Solution:
Costal Zone managment prob (CZMP) to address these conflicts. It aims to improve quality of coastal environment and promote economic development

As a tsunami threats the CZMP encourages a ‘culture of safety’.

Question 4

Sri Lanka

how long is Sri Lanka

Answer 4

1500 km - long coastline

Question 5

Sri Lanka

Serious Coastal erosion..

Answer 5

along the southwest coast, where many people live and where much of the economic wealth is.